Is Moscow Hiding a Russian Military Manpower Crisis?

Despite offering higher bonuses to recruit new troops, Russia is still experiencing a net loss of 20% of its troops. This is due in part to the widespread practice of using unprepared and inexperienced troops, often referred to as “cannon fodder,” in infantry attacks. These troops may not even make it to the front lines, let alone survive the war. The Russian military is also deploying wounded and handicapped soldiers on one-way missions, often with dire consequences.

The M bloggers, who are among the few openly critical of the Kremlin, are also pointing out that the Russian military is using specialists, such as drone pilots and artillery crews, in infantry roles. This not only reduces the effectiveness of these vital positions but also hinders the development of more experienced soldiers. The Russian FSB, the country’s intelligence arm, is also reportedly being used in this way, with highly trained agents being redeployed as infantry grunts.

The Russian military is also depleting its ranks by pulling sailors from the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov to fight on the front lines. This is a drastic measure that highlights the dire situation the Russian military is in. The evidence suggests that the Kremlin is struggling to maintain its troop levels, and may be using emergency measures to fill the gaps. The true extent of Russia’s military crisis is only becoming clear through the frank assessments of M bloggers, who are courageously speaking out against the likely_util government policies.